The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Depicts an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat pivoting towards his right shoulder.
'Not titled [Standing soldier]' was one of a series of drawings Drysdale produced for the publication 'The Australian Soldier - A Portrait' by John Hetherington in 1943. Drysdale's portrait of the soldier is influenced by his interest in the Australian identity and his experience living in the Australian outback. Accentuating the tall stature of the man whose oversized hands hang down on either side, he emphasizes him as someone capable of enduring hard work necessary to survive. Drysdale work became well-known for their archetypal wiry figures which largely redefined the image of the Australian character away from the earlier depictions of European settlers.
Illustration for the wartime publication 'The Australian Soldier - A Portrait'. Depicts rear view of seated soldier wearing a steel helmet. In 1944 Russell Drysdale was commissioned to illustrate t
Illustration for the wartime publication 'The Australian Soldier - A Portrait'. Portrait of the three-quarter figure of a soldier with his hands in his pockets. 'Not titled [Study of a soldier, thre
Depicts a portrait of an unidentified soldier, seated on the ground, reading a letter. The soldier is drawn wearing a slouch hat and surrounded by his personal belongings. This drawing was made for
Illustration for the wartime publication 'The Australian Soldier - A Portrait'. Depicts a fully uniformed Greek soldier standing with his hands in his pockets. 'Study of a Greek Soldier' captures a
Depicts a seated portrait of an Australian soldier in uniform. Albury train station became a notable source of inspiration for Drysdale. As the intersection where the railway lines changed gauge betw
Illustration for the wartime publication 'The Australian Soldier - A Portrait'. Depicts three seated soldiers from behind, looking out towards the horizon. In 1944 Russell Drysdale was commissione
